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J228 MJK

2005 Nissan Figaro

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 MJK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,408 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 77,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp danage

Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,325 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

reverse lamp damage

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,252 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,156 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,850 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 70,984 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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J228 MJK is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J228 MJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J228 MJK is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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